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Ardmore Chamber of Commerce 2014 Accomplishments

Program in Ardmore City Schools.

• Introduced the StriveTogether initiative to provide a ‘cradle to career’ pathway for workforce readiness.

• Provided management services to the Ardmore Development Authority.

• Participated in workforce initiatives including the US Chamber Developing the Talent Pipeline.

Mission • Coordinated bi-weekly luncheons during the legislative session providing members with an The purpose of the Ardmore Chamber of Commerce is to provide leadership for the promotion and advancement of economic opportunity to receive timely updates and provide their input and influence on legislation. vitality and the quality of life for the Greater Ardmore area.

• Conducted the Second Ardmore Community Community Development/Quality Of Life Forum to update members on city projects and priorities as well as an opportunity to meet with city departments.

The Chamber will be the catalyst for coordinating and initiating activities to improve the community and the quality of • Promoted the Oklahoma Prosperity Project, encouraging area employers to register to vote life in the Ardmore area. and providing non-partisan information on business-related issues.

• Participation and assistance with the Arts and Culture Study • Coordinated “Ardmore Day” at the State Capto develop a plan to promote the arts in our community and incorporate the findings into a comprehensive plan to revitalize itol, affording members an opportunity to meet with elected officials and relay our pro-business the downtown area. agenda.

• Partnered with the ATA in initiating the effort to create a • Co-sponsored Southern Oklahoma Candidate unique “destination brand” for Ardmore.

Forums for both the primary and general elec• Co-sponsored trip to three North Texas communities to visit tions, allowing area citizens to hear from the with civic and community leaders.

• Successful coordination of the Festival of Lights Auction rais- candidates. ing over $21,000 and the Festival of Lights Drive Thru Display • Promoted “Sales Tax Holiday” in August, encouraging residents to shop locally. at Regional Park.

• Hosted meetings with State Officials and leg• Introduced, promoted and supported a health initiative that islators to educate them on Ardmore area needs incorporated the use of the “Pebble”, electronic pedometer for and to promote a pro-business climate.

Chamber members. Over 70 pebbles were distributed in 2014.

• Served on the State Chamber of Commerce • Provided organizational support for the Ardmore Young ProBoard of Directors. fessionals.

• Promoted the Certified Healthy Business designation for Chamber Members and received recognition as Certified Health Education Improvement Business 2014.

The Chamber will champion the cause of edu• Finalized design and bid the Wayfind signs for community. cation in order to provide the highest quality of education at all levels.

Economic Development/Improving The

Business Climate

The Chamber will spearhead efforts to maintain a viable economy by improving the business climate, expanding the business base and assisting local businesses.

• Proactively involved in the implementation of the Common Core Standards.

• Provided management and oversight of the MVP Mentoring

• Provided support for the development of the

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Southern Oklahoma University Center Campus, including additional funding sources.

• Coordination of the final components of the Cornerstone Education Initiative 3.

• Coordination of the MVP Mentoring component of the Dollar General Literacy Foundation’s Ardmore Literacy Project.

• Supported unsuccessful attempt to implement Common Core Standards in Oklahoma.

• Support for development of rigorous academic standards to ensure that all students are career ready.

• Approved the development of the StriveTogether education initiative with the goal that all students, cradle to career, are prepared.

• Participated in the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Education and Workforce Fellowship.

• Participated in the US Chamber Foundation’s “Developing the Talent Pipeline” forum.

• Participated in efforts to recruit quality school board members for area schools.

• Coordinated the Oklahoma Scholars Program.

• Hosted the Annual Teacher Appreciation Reception, attended by over 300 area educators.

• Served on the State Chamber of Oklahoma’s Education and Workforce Committee.

Organizational Affairs The Chamber will evaluate the financial operations and organizational structure to improve the delivery of services and efficiency. The Chamber will effectively utilize resources to advance the interest of the organization.

• Provided management services to the Chamber Foundation, Inc., ADA and ATA. • Completed US Chamber Accreditation.

• Completed review and approved Amended

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS Continued from Page 3

By Laws.

• Updated processes for IT, Human Resources and Payroll.

• Created Community Calendar to be introduce in 2015.

• Provided programs to various civic and community organizations.

• Provided regular articles to the newspaper to inform members and the public of pertinent issues and special events.

• Provided all new members with free advertisement in Ardmoreite and radio.

• Coordinated the Leadership Greater Ardmore and Youth Leadership Programs.

provide enhanced recruitment and retention efforts for chamber members.

• Conducted a successful TRC Campaign exceeding the goal of $250,000.

• Introduced an HR Hotline Program to provide access to basic HR information.

• Introduced and support a health initiative that involved “the Pebble”, an electronic pedometer to encourage member businesses and their employees to improve their health and wellness.

• Supported enhancements to Business After Hours and the quarterly Business Before Hours networking events.

• Coordinated seminars for the Southern Oklahoma Leaders LunMembership Services cheons and other activities that provide information to improve The Chamber will deliver small business performance. programs and provide activi• Promoted a new State Chamber ties that will increase Chamber insurance product. membership and add measur• Coop with the Health Departable value to Chamber member- ment and the TSET program to ship investments. promote activities and programs to encourage health and wellness.

• Hired a Director of Membership Services to

Ardmore Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2015

Andrea Anderson

Kim Benedict

Allen Bynum

Kevin Butler

Paul Cagle

Jill Daugherty

Bill Dolman

Brian Douglas

Mike Ford

Tay Harvery

Bob Humphrey

Leslie Kutz

Justin Landgraf

Clayton Lodes

Dave Mordy

Doug Pfau

Mike Todd

Daryle Voss

David Wall

Mary Kate Wilson

Jason Winborn

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In Business, For Business

Chamber of Commerce Member Investors

“Bargain Lady” Namebrand Consignment 1st Staffing Group, USA 20th District Drug Court, Inc. A-1 Mini Storage AAA Insurance - Owens Insurance Agency AAA Travel of Ardmore AC NUTRITION ACS - Ardmore Construction Supply, Inc. Adult Day Services of Southern Oklahoma Advanced Care Medical Equipment Agri Products, Inc. Air Fresh LDS, Inc. Alexander P. Gurrola, MD PC Allen Bynum Investment Services Allied Heat & Air Conditioning Services Allstate Insurance Company - Barry Bowker Allstate Termite & Pest Control, Inc. American National Bank Member FDIC American National Bank Branch at Homeland Member FDIC American National Bank Comanche Branch Member FDIC American National Bank Lone Grove Branch Member FDIC American National Bank S. Commerce Branch Member FDIC American National Bank Wilson Branch Member FDIC America’s Best Value Inn - Ardmore Amethyst Research, Inc. Andreae Team, Inc. Angela Bradsher, CPA Anheuser-Busch Sales of Oklahoma Ann Whitchurch Antiques Etc. Anytime Fitness Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill Arbuckle Animal Hospital Arbuckle Area Council Boy Scouts of America Arbuckle Closing & Escrow Service, LLC Arbuckle Communications, Inc. Arbuckle Flooring & Fine Stone, Inc. Arbuckle Life Solutions, Inc. Arbuckle Medical Equipment & Supplies Arbuckle Sunrise Rotary Club Arbuckle Supply Company Arbuckle Truck Driving School Ardmore Anesthesia, Inc. Ardmore Animal Care, Inc. Ardmore Beautification Council, Inc. Ardmore Chamber of Commerce Ardmore Christian School Ardmore City Schools Ardmore Convention Center Ardmore Day Nursery Ardmore Development Authority Ardmore Dragway, LLC Ardmore Electric Supply, Inc.

Ardmore Elk’s Lodge #1906 Ardmore Emporium Ardmore Family Medicine Ardmore Feed and Tack Ardmore Habitat for Humanity Ardmore High School Ardmore Institute of Health DBA/Full Plate Living Ardmore Insurance Agency, Inc. Ardmore Little Theatre, Inc. Ardmore Lumber Company, Inc. Ardmore Main Street Authority Ardmore Middle School Ardmore Oil and Gas Consultants Ardmore Personnel Roundtable Affiliate of SHRM Ardmore Photocopy & Reproduction Company Ardmore Physical Therapy, Inc. Ardmore Plumbing Supply Company, Inc. Ardmore Production & Exploration Co. Ardmore Public Library Ardmore Quick Lube Ardmore RV Park Ardmore Self-Storage Ardmore Skateland Ardmore Tobacco Shop I Ardmore Tobacco Shop II Ardmore Tourism Authority Ardmore Trailer, Inc. Ardmore Village Ardmore Young Professionals Asphalt Express Enterprises, LLC Aspire Home Care and Hospice AT&T AT&T Mobility Atlas Roofing Corporation B.J. Fisher, Inc. Baldwin’s Restaurant BancFirst Member FDIC BancFirst - Ardmore Branch Member FDIC BancFirst - Marietta Branch Member FDIC Baptist Home for Girls Barbara Jackson Cleaning Service Barnes Vision Clinic Barrett Mortgage, Inc. Bates Home Improvements Beane Western Wear Bedré Chocolate Company Belynda Tayar Insurance Bennett-Morris and Associates Land Surveying PC Best Buy Company, Inc. Big Five Community Services, Inc. Big Five Rerun Junction Bill Parker - New York Life Insurance Co. Billingsley Ford, Inc. Billy & Cloye Thompson Billy Sims BBQ Bird Finance Company Black Gold Casino & Cornerstone Grill

Blake Bush Family Eyecare, Inc. Blue Haus Revival BlueLine Rental Bone & Joint Clinic of Southern Oklahoma Bowman Tire Complete, Inc. Boys & Girls Club of Carter County Brad Fenton Motors of Ardmore, Inc. Braum’s, I-35 Braum’s, N. Commerce St. Brawn Coaching/John Maxwell Team Brimer, Butler and Verner, CPA PC Brook Edmonds, DDS Burk Collins & Co. C&C Tire of Ardmore, LLC C L Boyd C R “Bob” Grissom C/SARA Foundation Cabana Vaperz Cable ONE Cable ONE Advertising Café Alley CallTact Marketing, Inc. Camp Fire Candlewood Suites of Ardmore Canoe Brook of Ardmore Carr Engineering Service Carter County Animal Hospital, P.C. Carter County Dodge Carter County Farm Bureau Carter County Hyundai Carter County OK DHS CASA of Southern Oklahoma Casa Romo Cocina Mexicana Cash for Gold & Pawn Cashco Properties, Inc. Castillo Family Dentistry Cedars Edge RV Park Chapman Capitol Consulting, Inc. Charles B. Goddard Center for Visual & Performing Arts Charles Evans School Chateaux 117 Cheryl Mayfield - Massage Therapist & Body Chickasaw Nation Family Services Chickasaw Personal Communications Chickasaw Regional (Public) Library System Chickasaw Telephone Company Chicken Express Chick-Fil-A Child Care Resource & Referral Agency Cintas Corporation Circle C Repair Cities In Schools Citizens Bank & Trust Company Member FDIC Citizen Bank & Trust Company Dickson Branch Member FDIC Citizens Bank & Trust Company Downtown Branch Member FDIC

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We hope you will remember to use the services of these business people who support your community by being members of the Ardmore Chamber of Commerce.

Citizens Bank & Trust Company Walmart Branch Member FDIC City of Ardmore City Produce Company/Farmers Market Claudia & Carolyn Realty Group Claudia Kittrell Claudia & Carolyn Realty Group Carolyn Yeager Clay Optometry Coffee Professionals Colbert Law Offices Comfort Inn and Suites Communication Federal Credit Union Community Activities, Inc. Community Children’s Shelter and Family Service Center, Inc. Concrete Perceptions, Inc. Confetti’s Connie Varon/ Ross Group Real Estate Services Convenient Foods Inc. - Lasley Stores Corinth Baptist Church Corner Greer & Associates, Inc. Cornerstone Family Health Care County Building Center, Inc. Courtyard 118 Wedding & Event Rental CPASA, INC. Craddock Funeral Home Cross Timbers Hospice, Inc. Cunningham’s FlooringAmerica Custom Landscaping, Inc. D&H Cattle & Land Co., Inc. D Allen Wint DaCapo Music Dave’s Dip Stick, Inc. David Miller Overhead Door, Inc. David W. Potts Land & Exploration Co. Davis Trading Post Day Concrete & Block Company Days Inn Deaver Lawn Care & Powerwashing DeHart Sheet Metal & Roofing Company Denny’s Derril W. McGuire Diane Worsham Law Offices Dickson Schools Dirtworks Company, Inc. Discount Wheel & Tire Doctors Clinic Doctors Orders Liquor Store Dodson’s Floral Dolese Brothers Dollar General Distribution Center Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. Dornick Hills Golf & Country Club DOT Foods, Inc. Douglas W. Dean, CPA CFP A PC Downhole Dynamics, LLC Dr. Don Martin Dwell Ardmore, LLC EagleMed, LLC Ears of Ardmore, Inc.

East Central University ECIB & Chapman Energy, LLC Economy Inn EDAMAME An American Sushi Bar Edward Jones - Al Schneider Edward Jones - Mark Riesen EJ El Chico El Tapatio Mexican Café El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant Elmbrook Home, Inc. Elmbrook Management Company EST, Inc. Excel Therapy Specialists Experience Works, Inc. Express Employment Professionals Eye Solutions, Inc. F. Lovell McMillin factor 110/110 events Factory Connection Faith Hospice Family Dental Care - Dr. Les Ledbetter Family Health Center Family Shelter of Southern Oklahoma Farm Credit Services Farmers Insurance Group Doug Blackwell Agency Farmers Insurance Group Luke Pollard Agency Fenix Constructors, Inc. Fennell and Associates Fenton Honda of Ardmore Financial Management, Inc. Fireside Dining First Bank & Trust Co. Member FDIC First Bank & Trust Co. 301 W. Broadway St. Member FDIC First Bank & Trust Co. East Branch Member FDIC First Christian Church Disciples of Christ First National Bank & Trust Company of Ardmore Member FDIC First National Bank & Trust Company of Ardmore - 12th Ave. Branch Member FDIC First National Bank & Trust Company of Ardmore - Broadway Branch Member FDIC First National Bank & Trust Company of Ardmore - Lone Grove Branch Member FDIC First National Bank & Trust Company of Ardmore - Marietta Branch Member FDIC First National Bank & Trust Company of Ardmore - Ringling Branch Member FDIC First Presbyterian Church First United Bank and Trust Member FDIC First United Methodist Church Firstdownphil’s Liquor & Fine Wines Fischl, Culp, McMillin, Chaffin, Bahner & Long, LLP Flanders of Oklahoma Forrestal Family Clinic, Inc. Foundation Management, Inc. Fox Engineering, Inc.

Frances #1 Realty Frank Simpson Fred A. Chapman, Jr. Freelance Operations Inc. Mike’s Crane/Rigging Serv.

Freshine Window Cleaning, LLC Gaddis & Gaddis Wealth Management Gene Litteken, DDS Gerald V. Cross, DDS Gerken Orthodontics Gifford Monument Works Girl Scouts - Western Oklahoma, Inc. Global Harvest Church and Christian School Global Safety Network Gloria Ainsworth Day Care Center & Learning Center, Inc. Glo’s Dry Cleaners & Laundry Goddard Enterprises Goin Postal Gold Mountain Casino Good Time Lanes, LLC Grace Center of Southern Oklahoma Gray Television DBA KXII-TV Grayco Heating & Air Conditioning Great Plains Coca-Cola Bottling Company Greater Southwest Historical Museum Greg Kidd Electric Griffin-Hillcrest Funeral Home, Memorial Park, Crematory & Mausoleum Hardy Murphy Coliseum Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home Hayes Wireline Services, LLC Heartland Food Dairy & Discount Janitorial Heller Oil, Inc. Henry Roberts Express Pharmacy, LLC Hewitt Mineral Corporation HFV Wilson Community Center Hidden Lake RV Highland Park Apartments Hill Country Cars Hilltop E-Z Shop Hisey and Landgraf Attorneys at Law Hobbs Eyecare/Laser Vision Hobby Lobby Hoghead Designs, LLC Holiday Inn of Ardmore Holland Health Chiropractic Center Homeland Stores Hope Pregnancy Center of Southern Oklahoma Horizon Design Concepts, Inc. Horseshoe Acres Hunter Heat & Air, LLC IBC Bank Ideal Home Care IFS Coatings, Inc. IHOP - Principle Inc. Institute for Agricultural BioSciences (IAB) Interurban Classic Grill In-Touch Communications, Inc. IOP Marketing J C Yeatts, Inc.

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We hope you will remember to use the services of these business people who support your community by being members of the Ardmore Chamber of Commerce.

J. Scott Andrews, Attorney & Counselor at Law, P.C. Jack B. Riley, MBA CPA PFS, Inc. Jackson and Fox, PC James Clark Law Offices James O. Young Jamie L. Guthrie DDS Inc. PC Jarvis Pools JBS Group Jefferson Elementary School Jerry’s Gun Shop & Pawn Shop Jimmy Chatham Dozer Service Jimmy’s Western Wear Jodie A. Douglass, CPA, Inc. Jody Denney-Bennett/ Re/Max Master Associates, Inc. Joe Brown Company, Inc. John B. Barringer John F. Snodgrass John L. Sjulin, DDS Johnnie Sprocket’s Bike Shop Jonathan Lords, DDS Jordan Insurance Group Jud Little Ranch, LLC K&S Holdings, Inc. K and C Sprinklers & Landscaping Kang Group, Inc. Kay Watson KCCU KC’s Smokehouse Kentucky Fried Chicken - KFC of Ardmore, Inc. King Aerospace Commercial Corporation Kingery Energy KKAJ/KTRX/GTO/KVSO Knox Condo’s Kornhaas Construction, Inc. Kriz-Davis Company KTEN Television La Bella Rose Wedding & Event Center La Quinta Inn & Suites Central La Quinta Inn North Ardmore Label Stable Screenprinting & Embroidery Lake Murray Floating Cabins, Inc. Lake Murray Lodge Lake Murray Water Sports & Mini Golf Lakeland Manor Lakeview Golf Course Lambert Co., LLC Landmark Bank Member FDIC Laurie Anne Williams Lena’s Lilies Lexington Inn Ardmore Liberty Minerals, LLC Life’s Cycle Womens Care, P.C. Lincoln Elementary School Lions Club of Ardmore Little Caesars Pizza Little Dixie Community Action Agency, Inc. Little Oliver & Gallagher, PLLC Lorenzo T. Collins, P.C. Louie’s Catfish Corner Love County Chamber of Commerce

Love County Industrial Foundation, Inc. Love’s Travel Stops - #266 Love’s Travel Stops - #54 Lucinda Hull LWN Properties Lynn Boyer, Inc. Madill Gaming main street coffee MAMA Knows, Inc. March of Dimes Margaret Clark-Brown Maria’s Garden Martin E. Dyer Mary Golloway, Consulting Services Maureen Realty - Joyce Davenport McCoy’s Building Supply Center McDonalds, I-35 McDonalds, W. Broadway St. McGuire & Company, PC McKown Family Clinic Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers of Southern Oklahoma Mercy Cancer Center - Ardmore Mercy Cardiac Rehabilitation - Ardmore Mercy Clinic Occupational Medicine - 14th Ave. Mercy Clinic Primary Care - 14th Ave. Mercy Clinic Primary Care - G Street Mercy Clinic Surgery - Ardmore Mercy Clinic Vascular Surgery - Ardmore Mercy Health - Love County Mercy Hospital Ardmore Mercy Hyperbarics and Wound Care - Ardmore Mercy Sleep Center - Ardmore Mercy Therapy Service - Ardmore MHC Kenworth Michael Chandler CPA, Inc. Michael D. Richardson, Inc. Micheal Hobson Michelin North America - Ardmore Plant Miller Office Equipment Mita Bates Modern Loan, Inc. Mordy & Mordy, PC Motel 6 - #4602 Mountain View Mall Ms. Mareta McGehee - Davis MTC Federal Credit Union Member NCUA Murray on Main Murray State College Muscles In Motion Musgrove Jewelry My Dentist Complete Care Dentistry My Hangup Awards & Gifts Nance Home Furnishings Neighbors Coffee/First Choice Coffee Service Nelson & Morgan Architects, Inc. New Dimension Literacy Council, Inc. Noble Energy, Inc. Northwest Baptist Church Oak Hall Episcopal School Oasis Staffing Odyssey Health Care

Offield Lease Operations, LLC OG&E - Ardmore Ok Iron & Metal Company OK One Stop Oklahoma Bridal Show Oklahoma Heart Hospital Physicians Oklahoma Land Title Services, LLC Oklahoma Natural Gas Oklahoma Small Business Development Ctr. Open MRI of Southern Oklahoma OpenGate Technologies OPM, Inc. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates of Southern Oklahoma - Graves Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates of Southern Oklahoma - Selensky Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates of Southern Oklahoma - Wallace Overland Corporation Park Dental Research Corporation Parker Family Vision Center Parkway Mini Storage Pasley, Farabough and Mouledoux Pat Ownbey Pawn Depot, LLC PDG & Creative Pediatric Dental Associates, PC Perry’s Pallets & Contracting Services, Inc. Pettit Machinery, Inc. Plainview Public Schools Platinum Realty, Inc. Preston Dalton Siding & Windows Priority Real Estate ProActive Chiropractic Professional Office Equipment Progressive Energy, LLC Pronto Print, Inc. Property Evaluation Services, Inc. Quality Electric Quality Hotel Quien Sabe Corporation R&L Enterprises, LLC R&R Trophies R.D. Williams & Company Radiology Services of Ardmore, Inc. Rahhal, Henderson, Johnson, PLLC Rainforest Convenient Store Ramsey Ward Electric Rawhide Cowboy Church of Carter County Ray’s Hallmark Gifts & Office Supplies Ray-Ward Fine Jewelers Re/Max Master Associates, Inc. Red Dirt Brewhouse, Inc. Red Skye Wireless - ATT Reed Family Pharmacy Regina Turrentine Regional Finance Reigning Cats and Dogs Pet Resort Reliable Management Solutions Remlig Oil Company Reunion Homes, LLC Rhonda’s Catering

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We hope you will remember to use the services of these business people who support your community by being members of the Ardmore Chamber of Commerce.

Rib Crib Ardmore Robert V. Hughes, DDS FAGD, Inc. Rockland Oil Company Ronald E. Worthen, PC Ross Group Real Estate Services Rotary Club Royal Fuel Stop Rudd’s Consulting, LLC Rush Truck Centers Russell Cellular - Verizon Wireless Ruth Young Travel Service Ryan Hobbs Investments Services, Inc. SORD - Southern Oklahoma Regional Disposal Sam’s Club Scott Chapman Consulting SE Lake Murray Marina, L.P. Security Finance Service Plumbing Co., Inc. Shane Ross Premiere Homes Shear Madness Shelter Insurance - Billy Wallace Sherry Eye Clinic, PC Sherwin-Williams Company Shiloh Morning Inn Silver Star Construction Company Sitex Safety & Rescue, LLC Smartt Photography Smith Construction, Inc. Smith, Carney & Company, PC Sonic Drive-In, Grand Ave. Sonic Drive-In, N. Commerce St. Sooner Mobile X-Ray, Inc. South Central Chapter OSCPA South Central Oilfield Services, Inc. Southbrook Healthcare, Inc. Southeastern Oklahoma State University Southern Oklahoma Ambulance Service Southern Oklahoma Blood Institute Southern Oklahoma Board of Realtors Southern Oklahoma Builders Association Southern Oklahoma Kidney Center, PC Southern Oklahoma Surgical Center, Inc. Southern Oklahoma Technology Center District #20 Southern Oklahoma Women’s Health Southern Vending Southern Workforce Board, Inc. Southwest Dozer Service, Inc. Southwest Sales Southwest Silicon Technology Corporation Sporting News Grill Sprekelmeyer Printing Company Spring Drilling Corporation/ Thunder Oil & Gas, LLC Springhill Suites St. Philip’s Episcopal Church Standley Systems Staples, Inc. Star Automotive Starbucks Coffee State Farm Insurance Joe McAdams Agency, Inc.

State Farm Insurance - Paula Bush State Farm Insurance - Wendall Ritchey Steve Bean Construction, Inc. Steve Boyle & Associates, Inc. Steve F. Smalley DDS, Inc. Stewart Abstract & Title of Oklahoma Stewart Abstract & Title of Oklahoma, Branch Stone Creek Apartments, LLC Storts Family Dentistry Stretesky Orthodontics StudebakerLofts.com Sudberry Dental Sullivan Insurance Agency Summit Truck Group Sunshine Industries, Inc. Sweet 16 Office Building Swink Heating, Air Conditioning, Electrical, Inc. T&M Pharmacy T A Clark Construction, Inc. T C Craighead & Company T&M Tactical and Law Enforcement Supply Taco Bell Take Two Alternative Academy Tamara B. Worthen, DDS Tasler Pallet, Inc. Taste E Vapes Tasty’s Telco Supply Company Tempco Supply, Inc. Ten Star Pizza Kitchen, Inc. Thackerville Travel Stop The Ardmoreite The Art Shop The Bramlett Agency, Inc. The Bramlett Agency - Jane Seals The Brass Ring Performing Arts Center the brown paper bag The Chickasaw Nation The Chickasaw Nation Division of Commerce The Colston Corporation The Copper Room The Daube Company The Floor Trader The Garden Station The Garden Tender The Good Shepherd Community Clinic, Inc. The Gray Companies The Inn at Treasure Valley The Inn at WinStar The Laundry Hamper, LLC The Legacy Boutique & Gifts The More Foundation The New U The Prairie Kitchen The Salvation Army The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc. The Skin Clinic The Starlite Club The Suites at Elmbrook, Inc.

The UPS Store Thompson, Cawley, Veazey & Burns Tiffany Nails Tigert Pharmacy Tim Longest Insurance Agency, Inc. Tim’s Corner Grocery & Deli TJK Molded Products, LLC TMCo, Inc. Todd’s Lake Country Heat & Air Tol’s Jewelers, Inc. Tommy Harris Top Tech Heating & Air Conditioning Toyota of Ardmore Travis Harris Garage Treasure Valley Casino Triple C Oil Field Services, LLC Tripledee Operating Company, LLC TriPower Resources, LLC Two Frogs Grill U-Haul Co. of Oklahoma Uniforms Etc. United Rentals United Way of South Central Oklahoma University Center of Southern Oklahoma Urban Fit-Life Studio Urgent Care of Ardmore Urology Center of Southern Oklahoma Corp.

Useful Art Valerie Bynum Valero - Ardmore Refinery Vernon’s Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. Wallis Printing Walmart Supercenter Walnut Ranch Dental Spa Warehouse Services, Inc. Warren Power & Machinery Washington Dental Clinic Washita Valley Sod, Inc. Watkins Insurance Agency, Inc. Watkins Land Design, LLC Welch Creative Services Wellness Center of Southern Oklahoma Wells Vision and Laser Eye Center Wes Stucky Westwood Veterinary Hospital Whatchamacallit, Inc. Wholesale Mobile Homes Wildhorse Operating Company Wilkinson Nursery & Landscape Company Will Rogers Elementary Wilson Travel Stop WinStar World Casinos & Resort Woodview Home, Inc. Workforce Oklahoma Xcel Office Solutions XTO Energy YMCA YW8, Inc. Ziplocal ZKC Welding & Fabrication

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2015 Legislative Agenda The Chamber has a long history of promoting a sound business climate that allows Oklahoma companies to compete globally with other businesses. The Chamber will represent the interests of sound policy that allows businesses to compete globally, to hire more workers, and expand in southern Oklahoma.

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Energy - Ensure a predictable and reliable state tax policy for continued exploration, production and refinement of Oklahoma oil and natural gas, while also supporting policies that encourage greater development and use of those resources.

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- Support efforts to enhance and protect the workers’ compensation reforms

Lawsuit Reform - Continue to develop changes in Oklahoma’s civil justice system that will make it more responsive to the needs of business

Workforce Development & Education - Support development of a healthy and skilled workforce - Support funding for Oklahoma’s career technology and higher education campuses to ensure affordable tuition for our citizens and encourage the growth of jobs and our economy - Support the development and legislative approval of new, rigorous standards that encourage critical thinking, innovation and ensure that every child is college and career ready upon graduation. Ensure that the business community is represented in the development of the standards

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Water Resources - Ensure that Oklahoma water laws, policies and regulations meet the needs of southern Oklahoma’s citizens, assure adequate water supplies meet the future requirements of business and industry and do not limit opportunity for growth and development.

Infrastructure and Transportation - Support the improvement and maintenance of the state’s transportation infrastructure and protect the dedicated funding for improvements

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Health Care - Support the retention of viable employer-sponsored health care and encourage efforts to provide stability in the health insurance market - Support efforts to enhance the access and affordability of health care thereby increasing the number of those retaining insurance - Broaden the Insure Oklahoma program to provide health insurance to more of the state’s uninsured - Support and promote efforts to recruit/retain health care professionals to rural areas in Oklahoma

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Total Resource Campaign Celebrates 12th Successful Effort Ardmore Chamber of Commerce members were “ENGAGED” in the 2014 Total Resource Campaign!

2014 was the 12th year that the Chamber has conducted this annual fundraising campaign.

Once again, this year’s goal was exceeded, raising over $254,000.00.

Representatives have the opportunity to connect, strengthen, or create relationships with Ardmore’s business community. Kevin Butler, TRC Representative, said, “I am a believer in TRC! I have been associated with TRC since the inception of the program. In my opinion, one of the biggest benefits of TRC is it allows us The Annual Total Resource (the representatives) to help Campaign (TRC) provides the educate the chamber members opportunity to Ardmore Cham- on all of the opportunities ber of Commerce members available through the Chamber to determine the sponsorship and the many benefits of memand marketing opportunities bership. As chamber memin which they will participate bers, we are working together in the upcoming year. The to continue to help make Ardcampaign provides funding for more the shining city and area the chamber programs, events that we are.” Bob Humphrey, and activities.

Chamber Membership Chair,

states “As a former Ardmore business owner, I found the benefits of participating in the TRC campaign very profitable.

It produced the greatest return on my advertising dollars of any method available.” Mita Bates, President of the Chamber, adds “Another successful campaign illustrates the support of the business community and our members for the work of the Chamber. It is rewarding for our TRC representatives to exceed the campaign goal each year. These individuals work very hard and attempt to ensure that our members are investing in those events and publications that will provide the greatest return for them.”

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Warren Blackmon

Mike Cawley

Ron Crosby

Gary Farabough

Steve Jordan

Henry Roberts

Chris Sandvick

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for tourism related activities, once again playing hosts to state and regional gatherings. In 2014, 176 events were held at the facility.

The Convention Center, opened Tourism activities in 2014 includ- in 2004, continues to exceed exed the Ardmore Tourism Author- pectations for its use. The Center, ity’s participation in numerous again in 2014, underwent some regional marketing and trade needed upgrades that include shows, organizations such as the fresh paint, new equipment and Red River Valley Tourism Associ- ÀRRU VWDLQLQJ ation, and the Chickasaw Country Marketing Association have all The Annual Lake Murray Fireworked to further the developworks was once again coordinatment of Ardmore as a destination ed by the ATA. This annual event for visitors. Participation and is one of the most popular of the leadership positions in organiyear and is enjoyed by locals and zations such as the Oklahoma visitors alike. The Fireball Run Society of Association Executives 2014 Adventurally - made a stop and the Oklahoma Travel Indus- in Ardmore the end of Septemtry Association further solidify ber. This eight day, 2,000 mile Ardmore’s position as a key journey featured 40 car teams partner in travel and tourism. competing for a Plastic Road Sign and The Ardmore Convention bragging rights as they performed Center continues to be an anchor missions in each city - similar to

The Amazing Race on television.

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SDVVLQJ RXW ÀLHUV WR WKH SXEOLF The participants contributed an incredible number of items to the summer tennis program at the HFV Wilson Community Center.

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The per travel party average trip spending in Oklahoma was about $375.00 in 2012. Overnight hotel travelers spent an average Tourism Authority decided at of $669 per trip, per travel party, their annual planning retreat to begin the process to create a new the highest among all traveler groups. Day-trip travelers spent and unique “Destination Brand” close to $197 per trip per travel for Ardmore. In conjunction with the Arts and Culture Study, party. The overall average travel party size for domestic travelplans for the revitalization of downtown and marketing efforts ers in Oklahoma was about 2.9 for a variety of events throughout individuals. the community, this process will be key in ensuring the continued Closer to home, Carter County vitality of the tourism sector and ranked second in non-metro area counties on Domestic Travel Imposition us to capture a greater pact by Expenditure Levels with share of this important market. all of the related activities resultNationally, travel/tourism is one ing in $133.64 million revenue, of America’s largest industries. It employing over 8000 individuals, generated $2.0 trillion in econom- providing $7.18 million in state ic output, $129 billion in tax reve- tax receipts and $1.9 million in local tax receipts. Room tax nue for local, state and federal governments, and direct spending revenue has increased over 10% since 2012. by resident and international travelers in the US averaged Tourism is strong and with the $2.3 billion a day. That is $97.6 creation of a new “brand destinamillion an hour, $1.6 million a tion”, it will only get stronger – minute and $27,125 a second.

2015 will be a great year!

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Ardmore Tourism Authority Board of Trustees 2015

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Mita Bates & Jessica Pfau recognized

by Journal Record DV 0DNLQJ D Difference Honorees Local leaders Mita Bates and Jessica Pfau were both recognized by The Journal Record as two of ‘50 Making a Difference in Oklahoma’. The Journal Record launched the annual salute to women in 1981 to recognize what was then called “a growing segment of the business community.” The program has evolved over the years, becoming statewide and adding a half-day networking forum.

The ladies were recognized at the Woman of the Year

Banquet in Oklahoma City at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum on October 2, 2014.

Mita Bates currently serves as President of the Ardmore Chamber of Commerce, Ardmore Tourism Authority and Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Inc. She was recognized for her passion for education, noting that one of her most significant accomplishments in promoting education efforts was the successful passage of the one-fourth-cent

619 Grand Ave. • 223-3233 Supports the economic development initiatives provided by the A.D.A. and the local business programs administered by the Chamber of Commerce.

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sales tax for all Carter County Schools.

community started by her parents. She served in that capacity until July 2014. Inspired Jessica Pfau served as an

by Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In, advocate for senior citizens for which encourages women to more than a decade. In 2002, pursue their ambitions, Pfau Pfau left her legal career to decided it was time to try to take over as executive director make a difference at a broader of Ardmore Village, a nonprof- level. This inspiration led her it senior citizens residential to enter the race for

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Oklahoma House District 49.

This is the second year for Pfau to be recognized.

Both women have a rich history of involvement in community organizations and are graduates of Leadership Oklahoma.

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/HDGHUVKLS *UHDWHU $UGPRUH ± &ODVV ;;,,, ,QWURGXFHG DW Reception Twenty six members of Leadership Greater Ardmore were introduced at a Reception held Monday, August 25, 2014 at the Red Dirt Brew House.

Eric Holquin, Chairman of Leadership Greater Ardmore and Mita Bates, President of the Ardmore Chamber of Commerce welcomed the new class and provided them with the following history of the program:

From its inception, the program has been designed to select a limited number of applicants for each class and to include in a cross-section of participants that represent our total community. The selection process is difficult – over 50 individuals applied for the class with 26 selected to participate this year. The nine month program provides the class participants an opportunity to learn about many The Ardmore Chamber of aspects of our community such Commerce, in its community as local government, economleadership role, identified the ic development, health care, need for such a program over education, the arts, criminal 24 years ago. The Chamber justice, state government and Staff and a group of communi- contemporary topics of interest ty leaders incorporated in 1989 to the area. and created the curriculum for the first class of Leadership This class, representative of Ardmore. the best in our area, is poised and ready to spend nine

2014/2015 Leadership Greater Ardmore Class

months learning more about Ardmore and southern Oklahoma and making the conscious decision to apply their efforts where they best fit. Each class Andrea Anderson, Amanda Baldridge, Tammy Black, Jennifer produces exceptional talent!

Bramlett, Justin Bruner, Gail Currier, Maia Day, Sara Donoaho-Jones, Drew Dvorak, Micele Garrison, Brawn Lide, Juan The Twenty-third class of Lopez, Roxey Lovelace, Stacey McMeans, Meri Jayne Miller, Leadership Greater Ardmore Brenda Mize, Kiran Mysore, Michael Pineda, Trevor Potts, will be in a unique position to Debbie Rizzo, Misty Sanders, Jamie Smith, Nathan Thomas, experience, first-hand, many Tayler Thompson, Meredith Turpin, Jim Whitson. aspects of the community of Ardmore. The class will learn from all its members and recognize the strength created with leaders from different backgrounds. The opportunity to examine the facts and become informed while respecting those views that do not coincide with their own is an essential ingredient of participation.

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<RXWK /HDGHUVKLS &ODVV 9, The goal of Youth Leadership Greater Ardmore is to develop the leadership capabilities of Ardmore area youth by providing opportunities to learn about their community and themselves in preparation for service.

leadership, team building, Criminal Justice, City and County Government, Health Care, the Arts, and Economic Development.

Ardmore Youth Leadership is a program of the Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Inc Class VI of Ardmore Youth and the Ardmore Chamber of Leadership was introduced Commerce staff coordinate and held its first session on the program. Emily Bynum, Monday, October 13, 2014 Board Member of Leadership at the Ardmore Convention Greater Ardmore Board and Center. Eric Holquin and Youth Leadership AdvisoEmily Bynum led the stury Board member notes, “I dents through a variety of ex- believe that the youth Leaderercises that assisted in iden- ship program is a huge asset tifying individual leadership to our community and its styles and team building. future leaders. To watch how the students engage and grow Participants are selected through the process is amazbased on their demonstrating. They start out coming ed interest in learning more into the program reserved about leadership and philan- and as the class progress they thropy and their capacity to become open, excited and contribute unique qualities, engaged. Ardmore Youth experiences and viewpoints Leadership is a great stepping of the program. stone for these students and their future.”

Monthly sessions provide Sponsors for the 2014-2015 information to the youth on Youth Leadership Program a variety of topics including include: Presenting

Sponsor: Michelin North American – Ardmore Plant; Silvers Sponsors The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc. and Valero – Ardmore Refinery.

Member of Class VI Youth Leadership Greater Ardmore include:

CLASS V of Youth Leadership Graduates Members of Class V of Youth Leadership celebrated the completion of their seven month program with a graduation ceremony on April 28, 2014 at the Ardmore Convention Center. The 18 class members and their parents, along with Leadership Greater Ardmore Board Members enjoyed a great meal and heard comments from Clayton Lodes, Past Chairman of Leadership Greater Ardmore and Vice Chair of Education for the Ardmore Chamber of Commerce.

Lori Linney, Chairman of the Leadership Greater Ardmore Board and Mita Bates, President of the Ardmore Chamber of Commerce served as the emcees of the event and welcomed the class, their parents and introduced the Day Chairman and Leadership Greater Ardmore Board members. One of the requirements for successful Clayton Atwood, Abby Black, completion of the leadership program is completion of 20 hours of Cameron Currier, Christopher community service. The Youth Leadership Class V completed a Garcia, MiKaylyn Gerken, total of 345 volunteer hours during the program.

Mia Jensen, Mae-Kayla McCann, Blake Miller, Ryan The goal of the program is to learn about their community and Noland, Ally Parham, Shelthemselves in preparation for service. High school sophomores and

by Peters, Andrew Rhines, juniors from Ardmore, Plainview, Lone Grove, Dickson, Springer Grant Rhines, Thomas Rhines, and Home School are eligible to participate in the program.

Antonio Rodriguez, Alexis Spence, Savannah Tafolla, Grant Voss, Tristan Ward and LEADERSHIP Rebecca Wright.

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Continued from Page 17 Sponsors for the Youth Leadership Program include Presenting Sponsor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Michelin North American, Ardmore Plant; Gold Sponsor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; BestBuy; Silver Sponsors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Samuel Roberts Noble )RXQGDWLRQ ,QF DQG 9DOHUR Âą $UGPRUH 5HÂżQHU\ DQG *UDGXDWLRQ Sponsors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Arbuckle Flooring and Fine Stone and Noble Energy, Inc.

Members of the Class V of Youth Leadership Ardmore included: Blake Barnes, Madi Baughman, Payton Brewster, Victoria Chapman, McKenzie Cowlbeck, Molly Deere, Bailee Dethloff, Caleb Dethloff, Sarah Beth Hanna, Colleen Maher, Savanna Mann, Trent McAlister, Kaitlynn Morris, Hadley Reuter, Marcus Rousey, Megan Shelton, Elizabeth Shirley, and Jacob Swanson.

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From the laboratory to the field, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation drives innovation that advances agriculture productivity around the globe.

Noble Foundation scientists conduct whole-systems research that explores everything from the genetic network of crops to breeding stronger, more efficient plants.

These researchers further work in tandem with the Noble Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team of agricultural experts, who offer knowledge and educational outreach to agricultural producers who face a world of rising challenges.

The men and women of the Noble Foundation have dedicated their lives to providing discoveries and offering education to those who feed, clothe and fuel the world.

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Annual Teacher Appreciation Event Honors Area Educators

More than 350 area educators were treated by volunteers from the Ardmore Chamber of Commerce and area businesses for the Annual Teacher Appreciation Event held Thursday, May 8, 2014 at the Ardmore Convention Center. Teachers from Ardmore City Schools, Plainview Public Schools, Oak Hall Episcopal School and Southern Oklahoma Technology Center received a delightful buffet of light appetizers and door prizes including iPads donated by XTO Energy, a Kindle Fire donated by Landmark Bank and numerous other prizes donated by the Ardmore business community. Clayton Lodes, Education Chairman for the Ardmore Chamber of Commerce, served as the Master of Ceremony for the entertainment and drawings.

Plainview Primary second grade teacher Kelly Simmons, Oak Hall librarian Suzanne Bigbie and Ardmore High School science teacher Jonathan Wheeler were honored as Teachers of the Year for 2014.

Sponsors for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event included Presenting Sponsor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; XTO Energy; Silver Sponsors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Daube Company and The Samuel Robert Noble Foundation, Inc.

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The purpose of the Ardmore Chamber of Commerce is to provide leadership for the promotion and advancement of economic vitality and the quality of life for the Greater Ardmore area.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/ QUALITY OF LIFE GOAL

The Chamber will be the catalyst for coordinating and initiating activities to improve the community and the quality of life in the Greater Ardmore area.

Activities

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downtown and community. â&#x20AC;˘ Partner with other community organizations for the development and implementation of a comprehensive re-development plan for Downtown Ardmore creating an arts, entertainment and retail district. â&#x20AC;˘ Creation of a comprehensive plan for the enhanced appearance of the community that includes green development, sidewalks/ WUDLOV EHDXWLÂżFDWLRQ RUGLQDQFHV D ZD\ ÂżQG V\VWHP DQG WKH continuation of the Art in Public Places Program. â&#x20AC;˘ Coordination and partnership

with the Ardmore Tourism Authority for the development of a new â&#x20AC;&#x153;branding imageâ&#x20AC;? that will enhance tourism in southern Oklahoma. â&#x20AC;˘ Coordinate the Festival of Lights auction to fund additional Christmas lighting displays. â&#x20AC;˘ Continued support for programs that result in improving the health of area citizens. â&#x20AC;˘ Support for the continued growth and success of the

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GOAL

The Chamber will spearhead efforts to maintain a viable economy by improving the business climate, expanding the business base and assisting

local businesses.

Activities

• Coordinate and support efforts for development of a comprehensive cradle to career effort to create and sustain a VNLOOHG DQG TXDOL¿HG ZRUNIRUFH • Assist the Ardmore Development Authority and the City of Ardmore in efforts to recruit business and industry.

• Provide management services and support to the Ardmore Development Authority.

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• Recruitment of a skilled workforce and coordination of workforce program efforts.

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS GOAL: The Chamber will promote a sound business climate and represent the interests of sound policy that allows businesses to compete globally, to hire more workers, and expand in southern Oklahoma.

Activities

• Maintain an aggressive legislative program that improves the business climate and ensures

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• Coordinate activities that DOORZ DFFHVV WR HOHFWHG RI¿FLDOV through legislative functions such as Legislative Luncheons, Ardmore Day at the Capitol and the Ardmore Community Forum.

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EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT GOAL

The Chamber will champion the cause of education in order to GHYHORS WKH PRVW HI¿FLHQW DQG productive method for delivery of quality education services that span from cradle to career.

Activities

• Coordination and implementation of the StriveTogether initiative designed to create “cradle to career” civic infrastructure in our area.

• Continued support of the development of the Southern Oklahoma University Center Campus including additional funding sources.

• Coordinate the Cornerstone Program transition.

• Coordinate the MVP Program component of the Dollar General Literacy Foundation’s Ardmore Literacy Project.

• Support the development and legislative approval of new, rigorous standards that encourage critical thinking, innovation and ensure that every child is college and career ready upon graduation. Ensure that the business community is represented in the development of the standards

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Continued from Page 20 HR, etcâ&#x20AC;Ś). â&#x20AC;˘ Coordinate Leadership Greater Ardmore and Youth Leadership Programs. â&#x20AC;˘ Evaluate management of additional programs that incorporate the mission and increase revenue â&#x20AC;˘ Increase the volunteer involvement in the Chamber by 10%. â&#x20AC;˘ Conduct a review of peer cities to determine and then apply best practices.

MEMBERSHIP SERVICES GOAL

The Chamber will deliver programs and provide activities that will increase Chamber membership and add measurable value to Chamber membership investments. â&#x20AC;˘ Expand and modernize communication programs and media. â&#x20AC;˘ Develop and introduce a Chamber app â&#x20AC;˘ Enhance and update the Chamber/Tourism/Foundation websites and social media programs â&#x20AC;˘ Coordinate seminars, Southern Oklahoma Leaders Luncheon, and other activities that help improve small business performance â&#x20AC;˘ Conduct events, like Business After Hours/Business Before +RXUV WR PD[LPL]H EHQHÂżWV IRU Chamber members. â&#x20AC;˘ Develop and promote nondues revenue and other activities that enhance membership investment. â&#x20AC;˘ Execute a comprehensive retention program that improves existing efforts. â&#x20AC;˘ Coordinate programs and activities that increase shopping local efforts. â&#x20AC;˘ Support activities that promote health initiatives and provide members with options for activities that encourage health and wellness. â&#x20AC;˘ Provide an affordable health care option for Chamber members.

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Chaimber of Commerce Foundation The Chamber Foundation was incorporated in 1989 to provide support for research, education, service, community facilities and charitable works. The Foundation has historically served as an â&#x20AC;&#x153;incubatorâ&#x20AC;? for fostering important community organizations. The list of agencies that began as a program activity of the Foundation LQFOXGHV WKH $UGPRUH %HDXWLÂżFDWLRQ &RXQFLO &RPPXQLWLHV LQ Schools, the Family Crisis Shelter and others. The success of these organizations and the opportunity for growth allowed two additional foundation projects to become independent organizations in 2014.

The Foundation activities since 2010 have included the construction of the Cancer Center, the partnership for a park in Southwest Ardmore, which was completed in 2013. In addition to initiating worthwhile projects, the Foundation coordinated many on-going activities such as the Cornerstone education initiative, Leadership Ardmore, Art in Public Places, Memorial Square, and numerous education and scholarship programs. The Festival of Lights, another Foundation project, at Regional Parks continues to grow each year.

New Foundation activities in 2015 will include providing assistance to Create Ardmore and the introduction of a new community wide education collaboration â&#x20AC;&#x201C; StriveTogether.

The Chamber Foundation has proven to be a valuable asset for our community. It is my pleasure to serve as Chairman as we look forward to another successful year.

Sincerely, Glenn Gee, Chairman Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Inc.

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ADA 2014 in Retrospect

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More than 1,400 acres is â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;in The past twelve months have served a very important role for the playâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in one of the most excitADA. Our strategic mission for foundational industrial growth ing projects in Oklahoma. The endures from decade to decade. But our ability to achieve that mis- cornerstone of this agreement is sion requires relevant operational plans for any given year or set of a massive new railroad infrayears. In 2014, the ADA had a unique and awesome responsibility: structure.

- To develop Airport growth plans for the Ardmore Municipal Airport (also known as the Ardmore Industrial Airpark). With its 24/7 Crash & Fire Rescue FDSDELOLW\ PDQQHG $LU 7UDIÂżF Control, Instrument Landing Systems and a runway 300 feet ...Making the journey longer than Dallas Love Field, less lonely. this airport plays an increasingly relevant role in Southern Oklahoma. Virtually every commu800-498-0655 or 580-223-0655 nity that experiences long-term systemic growth includes a robust aviation-based aspect to Proud Supporter of the Chamber of Commerce! their plans.

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- To design an Operations and Capital Budgeting Plan that is supportive of the above mission.

This includes a mix of core capital investments and operations expenses that together enable progress for the future while sustaining what has been built already.

7R UHGHÂżQH WKH $'$ÂśV FKDUter and foundational document, its Trust Indenture. The ADA exists to wholly and only serve WKH LQWHUHVWV RI RXU EHQHÂżFLDU\ the City of Ardmore. We are

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Finally, a word of thanks to the two major parts of our organization: Our staff and our board.

Our staff performed admirably under some of the most unique and intense circumstances. Our board of trustees volunteered their time, expertise and direction with deliberation and purpose.

2015 will witness the start to projects and the next level of execution in industrial development. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re excited to serve this community through this mission.

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Ardmore Development Authority I want to thank the City of Ardmore and our community partners for what has been a dynamic year in 2014 in many areas. The ADA is happy to be one of the organizations helping take Ardmore to higher levels as a community. We took the time in 2014 to take several important fundamental steps for the organization.

Most importantly, we worked hard to reach a major development agreement for the long-term development of the Ardmore Airpark. This is in close connection with over $25 million in new Railroad investments that provide a powerful business supply chain and logistics platform. There is much work to do in 2015 to launch this project. We have much work to do in order to realize this potential.

Another focus in 2014 was the survey of the Ardmore Airpark to identify where key investments need to be made towards its continued use going into its 7th decade of service. We now have over half a dozen projects in formation that address: - Sewage treatment (thank you City of Ardmore) $OPRVW OLQHDU IHHW RI IHQFLQJ DURXQG WKH UXQZD\V WR SURYLGH VDIHW\ RI Ă&#x20AC;LJKW - Hangar upgrades and new construction - The condition of Aircraft Taxiways and Aprons - The demolition and reconstruction of obsolete buildings

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We will be contributing several million dollars in 2015 towards accomplishing these goals.

Finally, it is important to remember that there are a set of industries in Ardmore today that have made large investments in their futures here and thus in our future as a community. The Ardmore Development Authority stands ready to help them expand and add jobs to our community and to help solve their workforce attraction needs. They are the foundation of our economy.

Thank you for your support this year and throughout our history. We look forward with great expectations to 2015.

Sincerely, Gary W. Farabough Chairman, Ardmore Development Authority

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Ardmore Tourism Authority 2014 was an exceptional year for Ardmore and the Ardmore Tourism Authority. The number of events and tourists coming to our area continues to grow. The Ardmore Tourism Authority would like to thank all the volunteers and organizations who make this possible. It is only with all your help that we can achieve our potential.

The Convention Center continues to thrive and at the ten year anniversary, this great addition to our FLW\ FRQWLQXHV WR SURYLGH WUHPHQGRXV EHQHÂżW WR WKH DUHD 7KH VWUDWHJLF ORFDWLRQ RI $UGPRUH KDV FHUtainly been a blessing and we are attracting more events each year.

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Historic Downtown Ardmore continues to transform before our eyes. Restaurants, apartments, FORWKLQJ VWRUHV DQWLTXH VWRUHV DQG ÂżWQHVV FHQWHUV QRZ FRYHU WKH GRZQWRZQ DUHD $ FRRSHUDWLYH HIIRUW between the City, Chamber and ATA resulted in the Arts and Cultural Facilities Plan Final Report released in January. This document will serve as the cornerstone for a comprehensive redevelopment plan for the downtown area. The Hardy Murphy Coliseum continues to bring in local, state and national events to our area. The A2A Arbuckle to Ardmore race is quickly becoming one of the premier races in Oklahoma. Construction of a new lodge at Lake Murray is underway.

7KH 7RXULVP %RDUG LGHQWL¿HG WKH FUHDWLRQ RI D XQLTXH ³'HVWLQDWLRQ %UDQG´ WR EH D SULRULW\ IRU )< 2015. The ATA coordinated a visit with the civic leaders of three North Texas communities in December to share ideas on their process in creating a destination identity. Ideas will be developed in conjunction with efforts by or other partners such as the City of Ardmore, Main Street, ABC and others to create a destination draw.

Tourism is a vital component of our local and state economy. It is essential that we all work to attract visitors from around the world to our communities. Southern Oklahoma has an abundance of natural beauty, history, culture and hospitality. It is our role as Southern Oklahomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier community to promote and encourage people to visit. See Moreâ&#x20AC;ŚDo Moreâ&#x20AC;ŚArdmore!

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Doing the Most Good The Festival of Lights Regional Park Drive Thru completed its 14th year on December 30, 2014. Once again, the holiday event was a tremendous success!

One of the state’s premier holiday destinations, the Regional Park Drive Thru exceeded last year’s number in both the sponsorships for displays as well as the donations receive by those visiting the park.

The Festival of Lights introduces the season with the annual Festival of Lights Auction, which was held on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at the Ardmore Convention Center. This event is now in its 18th year. The Festival of Lights Auction was initiated by the Ardmore Chamber of Commerce to raise funds to place Christmas lights on public buildings. The success of the event resulted in lighting many of the buildings downtown, the Carter County Courthouse and now the monies raised are used

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November 22, 2014 with the conclusion of the annual Chigger Chase Road Race. Santa’s :RUNVKRS KHOG WKH ¿UVW ZHHNHQG for the Regional Park Drive Thru of December proved again to be a popular family destination.

Display. The Regional Park Drive Thru opened on Saturday,

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In addition to the Festival of Lights Auction, the Chamber also provided funding through the sale of the display sponsorships in the Total Resource Campaign. Businesses throughout Southern Oklahoma are offered the opportunity for a 3 year sponsorship of a VSHFL¿F GLVSOD\ VDZ WKH DGGLWLRQ RI RQH FXVWRP DQG VHYHUDO new displays. This sponsorship provides the business visibility to the approximately 75,000 visitors to the display each year.

The Chamber encouraged its members to “Engage” in a variety of activities during 2014.

Each year, input from our members, businesses and organizations help create our Program of Work. EMBRACE! is the theme for the Chamber in 2015. /RFDO QRQ SUR¿WV YROXQWHHU WR ZRUN WKH 5HJLRQDO 3DUN 'ULYH 7KUX This year’s theme serves to en1RQ SUR¿W JURXSV HDUQ D SRUWLRQ RI WKH QLJKWO\ FRQWULEXWLRQV DQG LQ courage members and commu2014; nineteen organizations received a total of $19,969.00. nity leadership to continue the initiatives started in 2014 and “Embrace” their further growth and development. The 2015 Program of Work narrowed its focus to education, workforce development, downtown revitalization and the creation of a “destination brand”. It will continue to enhance the bene¿WV DQG VHUYLFHV RIIHUHG WR RXU members.

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For the last 100 years the Chamber has been a force for growing the City of Ardmore. It has created an environment for success which is second to none for Chambers our size. This accomplishPHQW LV H[HPSOL¿HG E\ WKH PDQ\ QDWLRQDO DZDUGV LW KDV UHFHLYHG Established in 1912, one of the initial functions of the Chamber ZDV WKH HVWDEOLVKPHQW RI URDGV DQG UDLOURDGV WR VHUYH WKH RLO ¿HOGV and further the expansion of Ardmore. It served as a catalyst for change that has included the location of Lake Murray, the interstate exchange at 12th Street, assistance in the construction of a Cancer Center and more! The Chamber’s promotion of our community has led a variety of businesses to locate in Ardmore. For many years, civic leaders have united efforts through the Chamber to move our community into prosperity and sustained growth. It is an honor for me to follow a long line of community leaders who have dedicated their time and efforts to the future prosperity of Ardmore.

The goal in 2015 is to “Embrace” and grow these Chamber initiatives and activities. Your involvement will allow our community to achieve the greatness for which we are known.

The Chamber will unveil its 2015 Plan of Action at the Annual Chamber Banquet. A video that highlights the plan will be available on the chamber website www.ardmore.org next week.

Sincerely, Paul Cagle, Chairman

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previous high ($50.7 million), while 159 more permits were issued than ever before.

Single Family Residences The sale of residential homes rebounded heading into the new year with the sale of 25 units. Additionally, the price of those homes was the highest in the last 5 years, averaging at $147,700; 47% higher than the previous 4 years’ average.

7KH &KDPEHU ,QWURGXFHV 7KH Human Resource Hotline A compliance checklist for human resource issues spanned three pages and over 35 federal and 40 state statutes that deal with employment law for businesses with less than 25 employees. For those employers with over 25 employees, those numbers will more than double!

Small employers today face overwhelming employment compliance requirements. Most of these same businesses do not have a Human Resource Specialist and this function is just “one more thing” for them to undertake. Small businesses, with less than 25 employees make up over 80% of the Ardmore Chamber of Commerce members.

Providing support and resources to assist our small employers prompted the Chamber to create a Human Resource Hotline for our members. The Chamber partnered with Employment Lawyers Jim Priest and Leah Avey to provide services to Chamber members at no cost. Mr. Priest notes, “What most people want from their attorney is practical, plain spoken advice and creative solutions to problems at a reasonable cost. For over thirty years we’ve been helping people untie the knots in their legal and human resource challenges.” The services to be included in the Human Resource Hotline include:

“HOT LINE” HELP: Members can call or email the attorneys with questions relating to employment HR HOTLINE

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The attorneys will review and revise simple employee policies and related documents for members (one to two page documents).

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The attorneys will present seminars or webinars to Chamber members on employment related topics.

TIMELY TOPIC ARTICLES: Quarterly, the attorneys will provide a written article dealing with a timely employment law topic.

Two events were held in 2014 that addressed the topics of Unemployment Claims and Employee Termination.

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